The Britannica Guide to Inventions That Changed the Modern World
, by Curley, Robert- ISBN: 9781615300204 | 1615300201
- Cover: Hardcover
- Copyright: 12/20/2009
The intrinsic quality of an invention is that it changes the status quo. The innovations highlighted in this book have done so in a most dramatic, memorable, or effective fashion. Through engaging narrative and accompanying images, this volume gives readers a deeper appreciation for the inventions that have made their lives easier, better, or more aesthetically pleasing.